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Moscow in December?
We're a reasonably well-traveled family in the US (with a couple of
teenagers), but we've never been to Russia. In talking about a possible trip overseas for Christmas, we've joked about going to Moscow in the winter (the weather wouldn't necessarily bother us as we live in Chicago). But would this actually be an interesting trip, or am I nuts for even thinking about it? Michael |
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Moscow in December?
On 7 Oct 2006 20:49:00 -0700, keybdwizrd wrote:
We're a reasonably well-traveled family in the US (with a couple of teenagers), but we've never been to Russia. In talking about a possible trip overseas for Christmas, we've joked about going to Moscow in the winter (the weather wouldn't necessarily bother us as we live in Chicago). But would this actually be an interesting trip, or am I nuts for even thinking about it? Michael In my opinion, it is the best time of year to go. I spent last Christmas there and it was magical. Snow, Christmas trees and Christmas lights everywhere, plenty of festive fun. OK, it was cold (down to minus 20C), but if you wrap up well you won't feel a thing. Use the metro - it's a good way to get a free "warm up" whilst sightseeing out and about. All the main sights are open and are an absolute delight to visit without the huge throngs of tourists which they attract in summer. Wear walking boots - pavements are mostly snow-free but can be icy. Go for a troika ride in Izmailovo Park, have a go at ice skating on Patriarch's Pond or go to an afternoon outdoor dance with the old-timers and war veterans in Park Pobedy. Go to the Bolshoi (closed in summer) - tickets can be booked on the theatre's own web-site for peanuts - and also, do not miss out on the Moscow State Circus. Watching the sheer joy in children's faces was almost as good as watching the acts themselves! I have made several trips to Russia at different times of the year and I can honestly say that my winter trips have been by far the best. Winter also tends to brings out the very best in Muscovites! If you do decide to go, you'll have a ball Regards Gerry |
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Moscow in December?
keybdwizrd wrote: We're a reasonably well-traveled family in the US (with a couple of teenagers), but we've never been to Russia. In talking about a possible trip overseas for Christmas, we've joked about going to Moscow in the winter (the weather wouldn't necessarily bother us as we live in Chicago). But would this actually be an interesting trip, or am I nuts for even thinking about it? Michael how about a river cruise Moscow-St.Petersburg.... |
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Moscow in December?
keybdwizrd schrieb:
We're a reasonably well-traveled family in the US (with a couple of teenagers), but we've never been to Russia. In talking about a possible trip overseas for Christmas, we've joked about going to Moscow in the winter (the weather wouldn't necessarily bother us as we live in Chicago). But would this actually be an interesting trip, or am I nuts for even thinking about it? Michael I can only echo Gerry' reply. Take some really old hiking boots. The street cleaners remove most of the snow, but the salt they put down is extremely corrosive. Someone told me it contains acid. Take a hat, or buy a chapka at one of the street markets. Watch out for the traffic. Moscow drivers are merciless. T. -- J'ai rêvé qu'on pouvait s'aimer au souffle du vent |
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Moscow in December?
keybdwizrd wrote: In talking about a possible trip overseas for Christmas, we've joked about going to Moscow Don't forget that the Russians celebrate Christmas on 6 January (that's 25 December on the old calendar). New Year's Eve, however, is celebrated on the new calendar, same as elsewhere in the world. Larry in Berkeley, California |
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Moscow in December?
Gerald Oliver Swift wrote: I spent last Christmas there and it was magical. Snow, Christmas trees and Christmas lights everywhere, plenty of festive fun. Was that around 25 December or 6 January? Larry in Berkeley, California |
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Moscow in December?
Use www.hotels-moscow.ru - Moscow based company for the hotel accommodation
in Moscow and many other cities of Russia. We provide car transfers and FREE visa support. Boris "keybdwizrd" wrote in message ups.com... We're a reasonably well-traveled family in the US (with a couple of teenagers), but we've never been to Russia. In talking about a possible trip overseas for Christmas, we've joked about going to Moscow in the winter (the weather wouldn't necessarily bother us as we live in Chicago). But would this actually be an interesting trip, or am I nuts for even thinking about it? Michael |
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